Primary Meaning of Naruto
Refers to straits, channels, or waterways with currents so strong they produce audible sounds.
Place Name
The name of a city located at the eastern tip of Shikoku, the northeastern tip of Tokushima Prefecture, and on the western side of the Naruto Strait.
Between it and Awaji Island lies the Naruto Strait, which gave the city its name. It is famous for its beautiful scenery, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Scenic Views, and for being a location where rare whirlpools occur.
Japanese Surname
An extremely rare surname found in only about 90 people nationwide. Its origin likely stems from the aforementioned geographical name or environmental factors, such as living near rivers or seas with strong currents. This surname is found in Hyogo Prefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Kanagawa Prefecture, and other areas.
Japanese given name
It is highly unlikely that any Japanese person currently has this given name.
In fictional manga and anime, there is a protagonist character named “Uzumaki Naruto.” While there is no official kanji spelling for this name, if it were to be written in kanji, it might use these characters.
Explanation of this calligraphy
The top row is in hiragana, the middle row is in kanji, and the bottom row is in katakana, all written horizontally.
